Córa Gillic
Córa Gillic is a lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, St. Patrick's Campus. Córa is a Montessori trained early childhood teacher, and prior to joining the Institute, worked with young children from 1-8 years in a variety of early childhood settings (day-care, Montessori and primary schools).
Córa has a keen interest in mathematics in the early years. Her BA research explored the beliefs and pedagogical practices of early childhood practitioners in relation to mathematics in preschool settings. Her Masters research considered the use of a learning trajectory approach in documenting and planning for preschool children's spatial awareness during play. Córa's doctoral research focuses on mathematics education in the preschool sector.
Research Interests: early childhood mathematics pedagogy and curriculum, early STE(A)M education, reflective practice, the use of young children's schemas as a curriculum planning tool, and the adoption of a playful pedagogy in the early years of primary school.
Córa has a keen interest in mathematics in the early years. Her BA research explored the beliefs and pedagogical practices of early childhood practitioners in relation to mathematics in preschool settings. Her Masters research considered the use of a learning trajectory approach in documenting and planning for preschool children's spatial awareness during play. Córa's doctoral research focuses on mathematics education in the preschool sector.
Research Interests: early childhood mathematics pedagogy and curriculum, early STE(A)M education, reflective practice, the use of young children's schemas as a curriculum planning tool, and the adoption of a playful pedagogy in the early years of primary school.
Peer Reviewed Journal
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | O’Neill, S.; Gillic, C.; O’Reilly, N. (2023) 'Hungry for more: early childhood educators’ perspectives on STEM education, teaching and professional development'. Irish Educational Studies, 42 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2021 | Córa Gillic (2021) 'They'd floor you, they really would. They are capable of learning anything. Irish preschool practitioners' self-reported practices on young children learning mathematics'. An Leanbh Óg: OMEP Ireland journal of early childhood studies, 14 (1). [Link] | |
| 2020 | Gillic, C (2020) 'Exploring a Learning Trajectory Approach to Developing Spatial Awareness in Preschool Aged Children'. An Leanbh Óg: OMEP Ireland journal of early childhood studies, 13 . |
Conference Publication
Bulletin
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gillic, C. (2017) 'Laying the Foundations': Irish Early Years Practitioner's Perspectives on the Importance of Mathematics in Early Childhood. BULL [DOI] |
Published Report
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | French, G.; McKenna, G. (2023) Literature review to support the updating of Aistear, the early childhood curriculum framework. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, . [Link] | |
| 2023 | Sandra O'Neill; Córa Gillic; Mary Kingston (2023) Pedagogical Strategies, Approaches and Methodologies to Support Numeracy in Early Childhood. Department of Education Government of Ireland, . https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7881705 |
Edited Book
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dr Brian Mooney (Ed.). (2024) The Early Childhood STEAM Network An Established Community of Practice. Ireland: Education Matters, [Link] |
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Professional Associations
Research Interests
Early Childhood Mathematics - curriculum and pedagogy
STE(A)M education in early childhood
Reflective practice in early childhood settings
The use of video as a tool for reflective practice
Transition from preschool to primary (developing professional relationships)
The schemas of young children
Play as a pedagogy in the early years of primary school
Research Projects
Teaching Interests
B Ed 1: ED1011 Foundations in Education and Early Childhood Education
Play Language and Learning
B Ed 2: ED2033 Reflection and Enquiry
B ED2: ED 2032 STEM and Early Childhood Education
Mathematics in the Early Years
B ED2: EC223 Children's Participation in Early Childhood Education and Care
B Ed 4: ED4015 Research Project - Mathematics in the Infant classes
Play Language and Learning
B Ed 2: ED2033 Reflection and Enquiry
B ED2: ED 2032 STEM and Early Childhood Education
Mathematics in the Early Years
B ED2: EC223 Children's Participation in Early Childhood Education and Care
B Ed 4: ED4015 Research Project - Mathematics in the Infant classes